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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.64, 11,181.32 and 5,402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.64, 11,181.32 and 5,402.16 is: 7,461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.64 : 11,181.32 = 5,402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.64/11,181.32 = 5,402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.64x = 11,181.32 × 5,402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.64x = 60,403,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,403,279.65/8,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.21

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